Opinion · 115th Congress
Opinion: No Need to Be Up in Arms Over House Dress Code
Apparently, like Michelle Obama and Melania Trump, she dared to bare arms. That’s a no-no in the stuffy House, but not one unique to women.
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Opinion · 115th Congress
Opinion: Fourth of July — A Time to Rate Baseball Teams and Presidents
And just last week, as Mitch McConnell was scrambling to salvage a Senate bill, Trump helpfully tweeted that Congress should change strategy to repeal first and then replace at some mythical future date
Politics · 115th Congress
Trump: If Senate Fails, Repeal Obamacare Now, Replace Later
On Tuesday, in a strange comment, Trump told GOP senators and reporters that it would be “OK” if they failed to pass a bill.
Policy · 115th Congress
Trump Nominees for Labor Board Could Nix Obama-Era Rules
“We are confident they have what it takes to return the board to its role as the neutral arbiter Congress intended.”
Policy · 115th Congress
Supreme Court Lets Trump Go Ahead With Most of Travel Ban
The Supreme Court on Monday allowed the Trump administration to implement much of its revised travel ban, but also agreed to review the legality of the controversial executive order in October.
Congress · 115th Congress
Lawmakers Want Trump’s Tax Returns, but Won’t Release Their Own
Ben Ray Luján — like many in Congress — wants President Donald Trump to release his tax returns.
Politics · 115th Congress
Draft Drug Price Order Focuses on Regulations, Trade
BY ANDREW SIDDONS AND JOE WILLIAMS The Trump administration might seek to roll back regulations in pursuit of faster drug approvals, promoting drug competition and new payment models for federal health
Politics · 115th Congress
Health Care Politics Serve as Senate Bill Text Prelude
Senate procedural wonks huddled Wednesday with the parliamentarian’s office, making their case for whether Republican legislation to rework the health insurance system complies with the chamber’s rules
Politics · 115th Congress
GOP Might Buck Senate Rules to Pass Health Care Overhaul
“It is the Parliamentarian’s office that determines whether or not a reconciliation bill is in compliance with the rules of the Senate.
Politics · 115th Congress
Senate Democrats Can’t Slow GOP Health Care Bill Once It’s Written
of Congress.
Politics · 115th Congress
Trump Finds Strange Bedfellows on Cuba Policy
The new rules will place restrictions on Americans’ ability to travel there, and install some restrictions on U.S. companies’ ability to do business with Cuban entities that are owned by its military
Policy · 115th Congress
Staff Departures Undermine GOP Legislative Agenda
But there are stark differences between when former President Barack Obama took office and the last five months under President Donald Trump.
Politics · 115th Congress
Democrats Reclaim Congressional Baseball Title, Bipartisanship Rules
Barton to place in Majority Whip Steve Scalise’s office until he made it back to Congress. Scalise was one of five wounded in Wednesday morning’s shooting in Alexandria, Virginia.
Politics · 115th Congress
Senate Backs Down on Press Restrictions
Uncertainty took over the Capitol on Tuesday as rumors swirled that the Senate sergeant-at-arms and Rules Committee were restricting media access to members of Congress and staff around the Capitol
Policy · 115th Congress
Senators Worry US Standing Abroad Is at Risk
The administration says many of these actions should not come as a surprise, as they align with the promises Trump made on the campaign trail.
Policy · 115th Congress
Commodities Agency Gets Cool Reception on Funding Bump Request
The Trump administration’s request mirrors the enacted funding level provided by Congress since fiscal 2015 despite requests by the Obama administration of more than $300 million.
Policy · 115th Congress
Dodd-Frank Repeal Bill is Target of Contentious Amendments
By late Monday, 16 amendments had been filed on the bill, which is scheduled for the House Rules Committee Tuesday evening.
Politics · 115th Congress
The Levin Legacy: Next-Gen Congressional Oversight
So it should be no surprise that the Levin Center at Wayne Law at Wayne State University has focused on improving the capability of Congress when it comes to the kind of complex investigations that
Politics · 115th Congress
Analysis: Why the Border Adjustment Tax Is Dead and an Overhaul Could Be Too
And if they don’t fully offset their tax cuts within the 10-year budget window, the cuts cannot be considered permanent under the reconciliation rules they plan to use to advance their tax bill.
Opinion · 115th Congress
Opinion: Pardon Me? A Constitutional Amendment Would Fix That
Of course, it would be unfair, partisan and — for those reasons — unsuccessful for Congress to try to change the rules during the current presidency.